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Jun 24, 2026
Lighten Net Congestion with the Open Source Transformer Thermal Model
Event Recap: FOSDEM 2026 TL;DR At FOSDEM 2026, Imke de Man and Harm van Leijen presented the open source Transformer Thermal Model. The session explored how modeling transformer hotspot and oil temperatures can help grid operators better understand transformer loading limits, identify acceptable operating conditions, and support efforts to address… Read more.
Jun 22, 2026
Recap of the 2026 PowSyBl Bootcamp: A path towards a strong community
PowSyBl (Power System Blocks) was born inside RTE, the French transmission system operator, from a very practical need: power system studies were becoming more complex, more numerous, and more tightly integrated with European processes than ever before. It led to designing a modular, extensible software library that could serve as… Read more.
Jun 19, 2026
Announcing SEAPATH v2.0: Advancing Open Source Virtualization for Digital Substations
The energy sector must deliver affordable, reliable, safe, and clean energy. Achieving these outcomes requires digitalization. As utilities modernize the grid to handle variable generation and electrified demand, the substation is a critical focal point. Traditionally, substations rely on dedicated hardware for each function. This creates dependency on single-vendor roadmaps… Read more.
Jun 18, 2026
Interoperability of Technologies Behind the Meter – Implementations of the S2 Standard – Jorrit Nutma, TNO & Nicolas Höning, Seita
Event Recap: LF Energy Summit Europe 2025 TL;DR At LF Energy Summit Europe 2025, Jorrit Nutma of TNO and Nicolas Höning of Seita discussed how the S2 standard can improve interoperability between home energy management systems and flexible energy devices. The session explored why standardized interfaces are needed behind the… Read more.
Jun 17, 2026
Creating an Open Source Global Solar Forecast and Dashboard
Event Recap: FOSDEM 2026 TL;DR At FOSDEM 2026, Alex Udaltsova and Sol Cotton of Open Climate Fix presented an open source global solar forecast and dashboard. The session explained how Open Climate Fix approaches renewable energy forecasting, introduced Open Quartz as a lightweight open source solar forecasting library, and demonstrated… Read more.
